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F. X. WAGNER.

. TYPE WRITING MAGHINB. I No. 326,178. Patented Sept. 15, 1885.

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This invention consists in the combination of type-barseach having two or more letters or ro charactersand each being actuated by a. suitable-:key,with a vibratory frame which carries theitype bars, and which. can be adjusted instantly to bring either of the types on the typebar in the proper position to make an impression. The vibratory frame is subjected to the action of two springs,which have a tendency to retain the same in its normal position. The- 1 keysfor actuating the type-bar may be mounted in the vibratoryframe, or they may be mounted in a stationary key-board which does not partake of the movement of the vibratory frame. e

In the accompanying drawings,Figure 1 represents a transverse vertical section in the plane 1, Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a vertical section inthe plane so as, Fig. 1. showing the parts in position when the the middle key is depressed and the vibratory frame in its normal position. Fig.

in suitable bearings supported upon the bedplate A in. the manner usually practiced in type-writing machines v G is the key-board, and D U are the keys the example shown i fthe drawings the keyject from itslower surface, and which are con- 3 is asimilar view showing the vibratory frame which serve to actuate the type-bars E E. In

nected to the vibratory frame F by pivotsb b.

Thisframe consists of three links, ea a; mega link 0 being supported by a pivot, d, which has-its bearings in a lng e, secured to the bed-j plate A, while the linked c'are mon nted upon crock-shaft, f, which hasits bearings in lngs g g, secured to the bed-plate A. The object of connecting the vibratory frame F to the key-board by means of pivots b b is to permit the key-board to retaina hori'zontal position when the frame is moved to and fro.

To the lower surface of the key-board is firmlysecured a series of hangers, G, which form the bearings for the fulcrum-pins h h of the type-ham E E Each of these type-bars carries two or more types; H t, representing letters or characters,andin the'examplesh'o'wn in the drawings the number of type carried by. each type-bar is three, such number being the most convenient for my purpose. It.mnst' be remarked. however, that I do notwa'nt to limit myself to the exact number of three types on each type-bar, since this number may be changed without departing from the spirit of my invention.

In the outer ends of the typbars are seen red pins it, which engage with slots j j in the keys D D, so that by depressing one of the keys the corresponding type-bar is swung up, soias to bring one of,the types on its-inner end in contact with the platen.

To the key-board is firmly, secured by hangers k a plate, H,in which are gnidedthe shanks of the keys, and springs I serve to raise the keys to theirnormal position. rue construction of the keys and the key-board, however, forms 'no part of my present invention, and

may be changed without departing' frpm the v spirit of-myinventiom I r Thdplate C, which has been described as q the'key-board,: may also be made independent of the key-hoard, asshown in-Fig; 7, so that said platemoves with the-vibratory frame F while the key-board remains stationary.-

0n the link 0 of the vibratory frame firmly secured a handle, I, and outside of this handle (see ram-f Fig. 1') is a standard, ,J, which '95 rises 'fromthe bed-plate A, or which may formpart of the main frame of the typewriter. In

7 this standard are firmly secured two pins, m

m, which form stops for thehandle I, and serve to limit the vibratory motion of the frame F.

' 5 From thestandard J projects a lug, n, on which are firmly secured two springs, o 0', which have'a tendency to close up against the stop p and retain the handle I and the-vibratory frame E in their normal position, as shown in to Fig. 2. If one of the keys is depressed while 7 the yibrat ory frame-is invitsnormal-spositiou,

the type-bar corresponding to said key is raised and the middle type; t, carried-by said t vpe-bar,'produces the required impression.

(See Fig. 2.) It the vibratoryfirame is swung intothe position shown in full lines in Fig. 3 jand one of the keys 'isdepressed, the type t of the corresponding type-barproduces the re quired impression, and if the vibratory frame is bronght'into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3 the type t produces the required impression.

I am aware that the type-bars for type-wrltare, each having two or more letters or characters, are not new, and I do,n'ot claim such as thy-invention. i g

It must be remarked that instead of moving the vibratory frame by means of theha'ndle I a finger-key maybe employed for the purpose. What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is--' V 4 fazsma 1. The combination, with a typo-bar carrying two or more types and a key for actuating it, of a vibratory frame whlch carriu the typebar, and which can be instantly adjusted to bring either of the types on the type-bar in v the line of printing. substantially as shown and described.

2. The combination,- with the vibratory frame F, of a series of type-bars, E E, and a series of keys, D -D';,substantially as shown and -described..

frame F, of the key-board O, the keys!) D, mounted in the key-board, the hangers G, se-

cured to the key-board, andthetype-bars E E, mounted in said hangers, substantially as .shown and described.

' 3. The combiuati om with the vibrator v 4. The combination. with the vibratory rassz x. WAGNER. n.5,

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